Head Of Local Interfaith Center: Anti-Islamic SEPTA Ads Do Not Represent Our Philadelphia
While the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia does believe in the freedom of speech, Diroff says that they disagree with the message that it sends.
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While the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia does believe in the freedom of speech, Diroff says that they disagree with the message that it sends.
Police say when the driver asked the suspect to clear the aisle so passengers could walk through, the suspect became angry and pulled a knife, threatening the driver.
SEPTA says Monday that regional rail trains will run at reduced speeds in the area of North Philadelphia.
Rich covers Nevada Senator Harry Reid's decision not to seek re-election, SEPTA agreeing to take anti-Muslim ads on their buses and a lawsuit that resulted from a negative online review. He also talked to Lenore Skenazy, author of the blog Free Range Kids.
A SEPTA bus driver found a four-year-old girl outside in the rain overnight by herself next to a bus stop.
Authorities say a SEPTA bus driver was assaulted by two men early Friday morning in North Philadelphia.
At a special SEPTA board meeting Thursday members of the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia commended SEPTA for its efforts to try and prevent the ads.
A SEPTA bus driver was hospitalized after he was violently attacked by a male, officials said.
Police are searching for multiple suspects wanted in connection with a brazen assault caught on video at a SEPTA stop earlier this month.
SEPTA is releasing it's budget for the 2015 fiscal year. It includes a increase of about three-percent, but no fare increases.
SEPTA says rail service has resumed on the Market Frankford Line following an insulator fire at 13th Street in Philadelphia.
Septa's manager of operational safety Ed Abel Jr. says the alerts work with no extra steps needed from bus drivers.
Wednesday a federal court judge in Philadelphia sided with a New Hampshire based non-profit on its claim that it has a first amendment right to run bus ads linking Muslims to Hitler.
One example of sign confusion can be found trying to get from the Broad Street Line to the Trolleys at City Hall. There aren't any signs. Instead, Williams jokingly points out, "There's a green staircase, and everybody knows green means trolleys."
As rain begins changing over to snow across the Delaware Valley, travel issues are expected to continue.
Among the ideas being talked about at this point, a Septa official says, is splitting the Route 23 bus line in half.
Officials say the man was struck at the Route 6 bus was pulling onto Broad Street near the Olney Transportation Center.
A call reportedly went out around 6:25 p.m. Thursday for a dog on the tracks in the area of 69th Street Station in Upper Darby.
Approximately 500 passengers were stuck for nearly two hours after live wires came down on a train along SEPTA's Warminster Line Wednesday morning.
The Philadelphia International Airport reports some flights have been affected by the snow Thursday morning.
Area students gathered Wednesday to help solve Philadelphia's public transit system challenges at the 5th annual Fox Design Challenge.
Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have now joined Philadelphia Fire Department investigators looking for the cause of a destructive 3-alarm fire
The weekend winter storm that swept across the Delaware Valley moved out, but left behind an icy, slushy, wet mess, causing a slow, hazardous commute and also left homes and businesses without power Sunday morning.
Our latest storm was no surprise, but that doesn't mean it isn't causing some problems on the roads, rails and at the airport.
Trains in both directions on the Media/Elwyn line experienced delays of up to 45 minutes because of equipment problems at 30th St. Station.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
Contract negotiations are set to resume between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, which represents thousands of workers, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike.
Chase and Philadelphia police teamed up to warn about some of the most prevalent scams during the holidays and offer tips to protect your money.
The Philadelphia region is packed with light shows, activities and events to get you and your family in the spirit this year.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
Contract negotiations are set to resume between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, which represents thousands of workers, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike.
Chase and Philadelphia police teamed up to warn about some of the most prevalent scams during the holidays and offer tips to protect your money.
Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, who was critically injured in a crash six years ago, has died, the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police shared Tuesday.
The Philadelphia region is packed with light shows, activities and events to get you and your family in the spirit this year.
Contract negotiations are set to resume between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, which represents thousands of workers, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike.
Chase and Philadelphia police teamed up to warn about some of the most prevalent scams during the holidays and offer tips to protect your money.
Leah Hawkins, a Philadelphia native now performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, returned to sing for the city where she grew up.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster will be out for two to three months with an upper-body injury, general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made multiple roster moves on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers, and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
On Tuesday night, CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received the lifetime achievement award at the LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame Awards in Center City.
Forrest, a rhesus macaque monkey, is living at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in New Jersey. Forrest came to the refuge with no name - only a tattooed serial number - after a truck carrying research monkeys crashed and overturned in Mississippi.
Philadelphia native and Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson plays an educator on TV, and now she's investing in real students right in Philly.
Police in Virginia say a trash panda got trashed after crashing through the ceiling into a liquor store.
We're expecting a high temperature of 33 degrees on Friday in Philadelphia, and we've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for these low temperatures. It's still chilly Wednesday, with highs in the 40s. Winds pick up Thursday that will make these chilly temps feel even colder, Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.